Carter said he was presented a statement of facts Monday that didn't seem aligned with the public record about Casada, along with an unsigned advisory opinion finding no ethical violations.

In response, GOP House spokesman Doug Kufner said Friday that Monday's meeting was meant to work toward a final draft, and no formal document has been introduced as part of a full committee meeting yet. He said Casada hasn't seen any of the committee's work.

House Republicans meet Monday to weigh Casada's controversies, including text messages with his ex-chief of staff containing lewd remarks about women from several years ago.

In a statement Thursday to the Chattanooga Times Free Press, Ethics Committee member Rep. Mike Carter said he was presented a statement of facts Monday that didn't seem aligned with the public record about Casada, along with an unsigned advisory opinion finding no ethical violations. Casada only requested a review of his former chief of staff's termination.

Carter said the meeting showed a "heart for misrepresentation and political maneuvering."

A House GOP spokesman says Casada hasn't seen the Ethics Committee's draft work.

House Republicans meet Monday to weigh Casada's controversies, including text messages with his ex-chief of staff containing lewd remarks about women from several years ago.